News

Disease Control
Newsletter
The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) Disease Control Newsletter (DCN) has been published for over 20 years. Four issues are published annually, including a yearly issue devoted to an annual summary of reported communicable diseases.

FoodNet News
FoodNet News published to update public health personnel (laboratorians, clinicians, local public health personnel in FoodNet sites, consumer groups and the public) about FoodNet activities, accomplishments, and plans for the future. Minnesota is a FoodNet site, and participates in the FoodNet program.

Reporting Suspected Foodborne Illness
Please call the Minnesota Department of Health if you suspect you have a foodborne or waterborne illness. MDH will relay the necessary information to the appropriate local health authorities.

About Listeria
Listeriosis is a serious infection caused by eating food contaminated
with the bacterium Listeria monocytogenes. The disease affects
primarily pregnant women, newborns, and adults with weakened immune systems.

Chili or Soup Cook-Off Fundraisers
Beginning August 1, 2014, community-based nonprofit organizations, such as a service group or chamber of commerce, may hold chili or soup cook-offs without a food license if they meet certain criteria.

Protect others if you are experiencing diarrhea!
Anyone with a diarrheal illness should avoid swimming in public pools or lakes, sharing baths with others, and preparing food for others.
Young children (children in diapers) that are experiencing diarrhea should not be allowed to go swimming or attend daycare.